MARION CENTRAL SCHOOL

4034 Warner Road, Marion, NY 14505

Regular Board of Education Meeting

February 1, 2016 – 6:00 PM

Jr.-Sr. High School Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: K. Hendricks, M. Kuelling, R. Marshall, and J. Monroe

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: D. Bavis, J. Casper, D. Driffill N. Ganster, C. Hauber, and N. Miller

GUESTS: Guest Register and K. Levine

A1. CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Kuelling called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Monroe, and unanimously carried the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the agenda of February 1, 2016 with the removal of Consent Agenda #5. (FY 15/16 February #1)

B. COMMUNITY FORUM An opportunity for community questions and comments was given. No comments were made.

C. PRESENTATIONS Mrs. Miller gave a presentation on 21st Century Skills. This was the results of a Career Readiness Institute’s Career Readiness Self-Assessment Tool that was completed in June 2015. Mrs. Reynolds and students gave a presentation on their Senior Seminar Project in conjunction with the Clark Patterson Architectural Firm.

D. REPORTS The Board members discussed a date for the spring retreat. They decided on February 24, 2016, at 5:30 PM.

D2. SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Bavis updated the Board on APPR, personalized learning and updated the Board on the recent conference day. Mr. Bavis had Dr. Hauber discuss the possibility of having the UPK program become a part of district operations. A decision will be made on this topic at a later meeting.

D3. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Mr. Driffill presented the Financial Reports including the Appropriation Status Report, and Claims Auditor Report.

APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORTS Motion by Mr. Monroe, seconded by Mr. Hendricks, and unanimously carried the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Financial Reports as presented. (FY 15/16 February #1)

E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Mr. Hendricks, seconded by Mr. Monroe, and unanimously carried by Board members present:

E1. MEETING MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Meeting Minutes of the meeting of January 19, 2016. (FY 15/16 February #1)

E2. WARRANTS TREAS REPORT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Warrants and Treasurer’s Reports. (FY 15/16 February #1)

E3. CSE/CPSE PLACEMENTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the placement of students into special education programs. (FY 15/16 February #1)

E4. TEACHER AIDE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves Jessa Matteson as a Teacher Aide at Marion Jr.-Sr. High School at a rate of $9.08/hour, full clearance.

E5. REMOVED FROM AGENDA REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

E6. EXTEND SUB RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the extension of Eileen Sterchi as a part-time Spanish substitute for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. The rate of pay will be $47,323.16 prorated at .33 FTE. She was also granted three sick days and three personal days.

E7. EXTEND PARENTING LEAVE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the extension of the unpaid Parenting of Amanda Muster as a Health Teacher. (FY 15/16 February #1)

F. COMM AGENDA COMMENTS An opportunity for community questions and comments on agenda items was given. A community member asked that the Board consider which UPK curriculum would be used when debating if UPK should be brought in district.

G. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Monroe and

unanimously carried by Board members present, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session for the specific purpose of discussing contract negotiations with CSEA and MTA. Dr. Cathy Hauber, Elementary Principal, was invited to attend Executive Session.

H. ADJOURNMENT REG MEET Motion by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Hendricks, and unanimously carried by Board members present the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the adjournment of its February 1, 2016, regular meeting at 7:46 PM

I. RECONVENE BUDGET MTG Mr. Bavis, Superintendent, reconvened the meeting in room 19 with the Budget Committee at 7:55 PM. Board members Hendricks, Marshall and Monroe were in attendance.

The committee discussed the budget development process.

J. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Monroe, seconded by Mr. Marshall, and unanimously carried by Board members present the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the adjournment of its February 1, 2016, meeting at 8:56 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara T. Schoonerman

School District Clerk

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